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joe3333 · 06-10-2007, 11:23 AM

I recently purchased a 2002 Boxster and have since found your great web site.

Every once in a while the Brake Wear light will come on for a few hours and then turn off for another week or two. It also comes on every time I take the car to a car wash.

Do you think the brakes need replacing right now? Is this an early warning? The light comes on for only a few hours then turns off for weeks?

Also, if she does need new brakes should I go to the dealer or is taking it to a foreign car mechanic ok? I figure if it is just brake pads I might as well save a few bucks.

I am new to the East Bay area so if anyone knows of a good place to go....

Thanks to all.

06-10-2007, 11:23 AM	#1
joe3333 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Walnut Creek Posts: 1	Brake Wear Question I recently purchased a 2002 Boxster and have since found your great web site. Every once in a while the Brake Wear light will come on for a few hours and then turn off for another week or two. It also comes on every time I take the car to a car wash. Do you think the brakes need replacing right now? Is this an early warning? The light comes on for only a few hours then turns off for weeks? Also, if she does need new brakes should I go to the dealer or is taking it to a foreign car mechanic ok? I figure if it is just brake pads I might as well save a few bucks. I am new to the East Bay area so if anyone knows of a good place to go.... Thanks to all.